$5,950,000

166 E 74th St New York City, NY 10021

5 beds
5 full, 1 partial
4,300 sqft
$1,384 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 166 E 74th St

Incredible opportunity to purchase a 2 family townhouse on a prime Upper Eastside block. 166 East 74th Street is nestled between Lexington and Third Avenues and represents outstanding value for a home that has been owned and enjoyed by one entity for decades. <br> <br> The front door opens to the house on the street level through a gated courtyard and then an entrance foyer leading to both the lower duplex apartment with 2 BR's, one on each floor, a kitchen, dining area and b BR/sitting room on the lower level with doors leading out to the spacious and charming garden. A separate entrance in the front courtyard for the lower apartment if desired. The upper floor of the lower apartment can be accessed from outer stairs or via an internal spiral staircase and consists of two spacious rooms: a spacious living room with a wood-burning fireplace, French doors and Juliette balconies overlooking the lovely greenery of the garden. The LR has a wood-burning fireplace and 10'7" ceilings. On the same floor is a grand scale primary bedroom with large windows, ample closets, a wood-burning fireplace and 10'7" ceiling heights.<br> <br> The Owner's upper triplex apartment starts on the 3rd floor and has a lovely, gracious living room, a formal dining room, both with wood-burning fireplaces and large windows allowing for sunlight to stream in. There is a fully equipped kitchen off of the formal dining room. Also, on this floor for convenience, you will find a strategically placed powder room between the living and dining room.<br> <br> The fourth floor contains two comfortable bedrooms each with ensuite baths each with shower/tub. The primary BR overlooks lovely set-back townhouses and the private garden which lends to further tranquility and charm. The primary bedroom also has a wood-burning fireplace. <br> <br> The fifth floor has a separate enclosed laundry room with a full size Washer and Dryer, further spacious bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet. There is a large gracious south-facing terrace with room for multiple seating areas and planting. Perfect for sunning and relaxing outdoors. There are additional air rights. <br> <br> The house has a dry basement which is a luxury and perfect for extra storage for numerous items including garden tools, suitcases, boxes etc. <br> <br> With air-rights and the ability to build into the garden, this townhouse has multiple, versatile possible uses such as combining both units to make a spacious single family home in a prime residential area close to all amenities such as grocery stores, shopping, schools, restaurants, coffee shops and museums or keeping it as two separate units, one or both for rent or guests. <br> <br>

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,300 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1910
MLS #RLS20014333
FireplaceOther
ViewOther

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Smoke Free
  • Fireplace: Other
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • View: Other
  • Exterior: Private Outdoor Space Over 60 Sqft
  • Architectural Style: Walk-Up
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $5,950,000
  • Price/SqFt: $1,383
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Living Area: 4,300 SqFt
  • MLS Number: RLS20014333
  • MLS Name: RLS
  • Office Name: Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales LLC
  • Office Phone: (212) 906-9234
  • Listing Agent: Cordelia F Robb
  • Agent Phone: (212) 317-7716

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Nearby schools

9

P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

45 E 81st St Frnt 1

9

P.S. 290 Manhattan New School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

311 E 82nd St

9

P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School

Public District KG-6

0.5 mi

1458 York Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $162,273. Residents of New York City, NY typically earn $200k+ each year. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

18%
<35k
19%
35k-100k
20%
100k-200k
43%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

53%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
29%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

10%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
33%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Art MuseumsArt Museums
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolkswagenVolkswagen

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
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About 166 E 74th St

The listing price of 166 E 74th St property is $5,950,000.

The property 166 E 74th St is a multi located in New York City, New York, 10021.

Active Listing: 166 E 74th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 166 E 74th St are: P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 290 Manhattan New School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), J.H.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ella Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Yorkville East Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Eleanor Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Talent Unlimited High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Manhattan International High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

The property 166 E 74th St is 4,300 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 166 E 74th St is 1910.

This home is located at 166 E 74th St in New York City, NY and zip code 10021 in the Upper East Side neighborhood. This 4,300 square foot home was built in 1910. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $5,950,000.

In May 2025 more than 207 listings in New York City, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 936 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 737 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, New York City, NY real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.3%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $875,081, while the average time on the real estate market was 121 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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